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The Natural History Museum is excited to announce the launch of its latest podcast series, The ‘Perfect’ Specimen, a fresh and irreverent take on the natural world, hosted by Museum zoologist Dr ...

Looking back over the past 45 years it is gratifying to see how conservation of the collections has become so necessary and relevant to the work of the Museum. Women in science are being fully ...

Though these animals are vital to marine ecosystems, our impact on the planet is pushing bivalves to the brink. Habitat loss, ...

Going digital also lowers our costs and means your membership card is always with you on your phone. We want everyone to be able to make the most of their membership and enjoy what we have to offer.

Some of the world’s largest glaciers may take thousands of years to regrow if global temperatures breach 1.5ºC of warming.

These activity guides focus on a specific gallery or theme. They can be printed as a booklet or as single pages. These resources can be used anywhere in the Museum and are suitable for Key Stages 1-3 ...

The electron microscope is a type of microscope that uses a beam of electrons to create an image of the specimen. It is capable of much higher magnifications and has a greater resolving power than a ...

Whether you want to explore nature with your family or friends, try some simple projects in your own garden, or find ways to enjoy nature when you can’t go outside, here are some ideas for you. This ...

Welcome to the Nature Recording Hub. Here you can discover how to record the wildlife in your urban environment, improving our understanding of UK habitats and how to protect and enhance them. By ...

A non-invasive and non-destructive technique that uses X-rays to create 3D models of the internal and external features of specimens. More than 3,000 X-ray projections are taken over a 360° rotation.